Grapevine Hometown Christmas & Peace Plaza Tree Lighting
Through Jan 5Nov 23 – Jan 5 · 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM · Nov 23, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027. Holiday street illuminations nightly from dusk to 11:00 PM. Carol of Lights celebration Monday, Nov 23 (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM). Grapevine Parade of Lights Thursday, Dec 3 (7:00 PM). Peace Plaza choreographed light shows run every 30 minutes nightly 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Historic Downtown Grapevine & Peace Plaza815 S Main St, Grapevine, TX 76051 · 19.8 mi approx. from Dallas–Fort WorthDirections
All ages (wide pedestrian sidewalks; stroller and wagon friendly)
FreeFree admission to Historic Main Street and Peace Plaza light shows; food, holiday shopping, and special museum exhibits optional.
About this adventure
Historic Downtown Grapevine—officially declared the Christmas Capital of Texas—sparkles with over 1,400 festive holiday events and millions of twinkling LED lights wrapping Victorian storefronts, lampposts, and heritage trees. The celebration anchors at Peace Plaza at Grapevine Main Station, home to a towering, live decorated Pacific Northwest Christmas tree, continuous choreographed musical light shows, and the historic Grapevine Glockenspiel featuring animatronic train characters. The seasonal festivities launch with the 38th Annual Carol of Lights on Monday, November 23, featuring live community performances, food trucks, and the grand illumination of Historic Main Street, followed by the massive 47th Annual Grapevine Parade of Lights on Thursday, December 3. Stroll through the Hometown Christmas Exhibition at Settlement to City Museums, explore vintage toy stores, and browse artisan boutiques along the glowing sidewalks.
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